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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,611.06, 867,496.21 and 241,748.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,611.06, 867,496.21 and 241,748.06 is: 362,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,611.06 : 867,496.21 = 241,748.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,611.06/867,496.21 = 241,748.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,611.06x = 867,496.21 × 241,748.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,611.06x = 209,715,520,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,715,520,883.00/578,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,446.45

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